Evo 9 Alcantaras Vs Evo 8 Cloth Seats
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Evo 9 Alcantaras Vs Evo 8 Cloth Seats
Just curious what everyone's favorite seat is (IX alcantaras or VIII cloth seats). It would be a daily driver in the northeast, so i'm really just wondering which one people prefer when bolstering and such isn't a huge deal, but rather comfort and quality!
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I've had both cars and the 9s seats felt a little bit more comfortable as the material is softer than the the Evo 8 Recaros. The seats are practically identical though. The 9 seats also hide dirt better for obvious reasons. For what you are going to spend though on a pair of 9 seats, I would look to other Recaro or other brand seats out there. Plus your Evo would look more unique with after market Recaros. I personally do not find the 8/9 seats to be that comfortable. my 2 cents.
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I've had both seats in my 8 and I find the eight seats slightly more comfortable. The 8 seat cloth, when is frizzes a little from wear, takes on a greenish color. Its not dirt although there's probably that too in an old seat. In a photograph it looks brown like dirt.
The Evo Recaros were made for me. I can drive 800 miles a day without discomfort.
The Evo Recaros were made for me. I can drive 800 miles a day without discomfort.
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liquidchicken (Feb 19, 2018)
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Was just having this conversation with a friend hahah I prefer the 9 alcantara seats, but not enough to swap out my 8 cloth seats. Would swap out the rears tho cus its simple enough
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For me the IX seats look better and have better feel to the touch. I sold them in favor of VIII seats because I prefer how firm they are. The VIII seats felt better when I was strapped in for track days. The IX seats are pretty squishy.
Cliffnotes: For a daily driver, I'd use IX seats for the look/feel. For a track day I'd rather have VIII seats.
Cliffnotes: For a daily driver, I'd use IX seats for the look/feel. For a track day I'd rather have VIII seats.
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liquidchicken (Feb 19, 2018)
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The IX seats look and feel(texture) much better than the VIII seats.
For the asking prices of IX seats for sale in the market, I rather get something different and better. The Recaro LS seats look to be very comfortable and have side support as well. I'd probably spend a little more to get that rather than Evo IX seats.
For the asking prices of IX seats for sale in the market, I rather get something different and better. The Recaro LS seats look to be very comfortable and have side support as well. I'd probably spend a little more to get that rather than Evo IX seats.
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liquidchicken (Feb 19, 2018)
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Thank you all for your input! It really helps to hear opinions from people who have had both, rather than friends who don't have much experience... On a side note, does anyone know if its possible to get new foam for the driver/passenger evo IX seats?? I've seen several complaints that the foam wears out over time like an old couch and they begin to sag... any experience with this aswell?